“Twin Peaks The Return”: A Whole New Chapter

A little over 25 years ago, one of the most popular questions among Americans was “who killed Laura Palmer?” One of the most popular shows on television in 1990-1991, Twin Peaks was a fan favorite, although its time on the air was short-lived, held to only two seasons. For years, it held onto its status as a cult sensation, with many fans still attending festivals, parties and fan conferences devoted to the series.

Fans got their wish. In late May 2017, the third season of Twin Peaks began on Showtime networks, still under the creative control of David Lynch and Mark Frost. Known as being one of the best directors of his generation, David Lynch is sure to use some of the newest technology to make Twin Peaks: The Return as captivating as it was when it was first introduced. Perhaps he’ll use state-of-the-art equipment like a camera slider, or a Chapman Leonard dolly, to create famous scenes in the reboot, answering questions like “what horrible creature lurks within that glass box?”

The original Twin Peaks won everything from the Golden Globe for best television series, to primetime Emmys. Known just as much for its behind-the-scenes work, one of the main characters of the original show, “Bob,” was actually a cameraman named Frank Silva. David Lynch caught an unplanned reflection of him in a set painting during a shot, and the rest was history. Perhaps Frank was using an award-winning motorized camera slider during his outtake!

This 18-part series will air on Showtime networks through 2017. Already a hit with fans, both old and new, there’s already talk about potential awards for acting and special effects.